RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 349 (SB 381) 2016 Regular Session Martiny
New law authorizes the chief of police of Causeway Police Department, which employs
peace officers who are POST certified and duly authorized with the powers of arrest, may
designate 10 officers in his office as ex officio notaries public.
Provides that an ex officio notary appointed pursuant to new law shall perform notary
functions without compensation and may exercise the functions of a notary only within the
jurisdiction of the police department. Provides that an ex officio notary may administer oaths
and execute affidavits, acknowledgments, and traffic tickets.
New law provides that the appointment as an ex officio notary public automatically
terminates with a separation from employment.
Effective upon signature of the governor (June 2, 2016).
(Adds R.S. 35:415)